Question of the Day

Happy Monday Ladies,

So, as a mom myself I constantly think about how I want my kids to be in the future.  I worry about all of the influences that they have in their life, or even the behaviors I have that I am modeling to them.  I often feel bad when I see them mimic some of my behaviors, tones, or words that I know are not the best example for them.  We are not perfect as moms and ALL of us do, say, or act out at times in front of our kids in ways that we are ashamed of.  We should not beat ourselves up for this, but we should also try our best to be aware of it.  So, my question for you is; If you could see into the future and found out that your child was going to be EXACTLY like you, what are the top three things you would change in yourself so that your child did not have those traits?  If you are comfortable sharing please feel free to comment, but if you would rather keep your thoughts on this personal that is fine too.  All I ask is that you think about the question.  I will answer for myself though.  I would change the fact that I do not take time to relax and enjoy life (I am always, thinking, running, working, and not having enough fun).  I want my kids to relax more than I do and have fun enjoying the life that they have.  The second thing I would change is that I would like to be more patient.  I want my kids to not feel the need for things to happen fast, like I want them too.  The last thing that I would change is that I would like to not be so negative.  I am a pessimist naturally and I would want my kids to be optimists and dreamers.  I want them to know that nothing is impossible and believe that with all of their hearts.  Well, that is it for today, but hopefully I have given you guys something to think about.  Good luck to each of you that will be CAHSEE testing tomorrow and Wednesday!

Mrs. Robinson